Iran’s RIPI Key in Oil Industry Economy

The head of the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI) said the center was able to overcome the sanctions by relying on the strength and diligence of the valuable local forces to effectively respond to the technological needs of the petroleum industry and play a decisive role in the national economy. According to RIPI, Jafar Tofighi appreciated the 24/7 efforts of his colleagues at RIPI, saying: "This [calendar] year, RIPI, enjoying the efforts and esprit de corps and motivation of all its forces, has achieved many successes in the upstream, downstream, energy and environmental fields and become a powerful player in R&D of the oil and gas industry.”

He pointed to the effectiveness of the research institute in meeting the needs of the oil and gas industry of the country, and added: “Today, this complex, by having gained a detailed understanding of the industry’s needs, has implemented hundreds of projects in various sectors of the oil industry and plays projects whose technology belongs to a mere number of countries.”

The official further noted establishment of the Innovation Center as another achievement of the research institute in the year, adding: “Paying attention to innovation and knowledge-based activities has been one of the core policies of the Ministry of Petroleum that the Institute has stepped in this direction.” - Shana